39 Clues: Into The Gauntlet, by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The last book in the 39 Clues series!
Satisfying conclusion to fantastic series- this one was set mostly in England and Ireland.

39 Clues: Storm Warning, by Linda Sue Park

Caribbean- Bahamas and Jamaica.

39 Clues: The Emperor's Code, by Gordon Korman

China.

39 Clues: The Viper's Nest, by Peter Lerangis

Indonesia.

39 Clues: In Too Deep, by Jude Watson

Australia.

39 Clues: The Black Circle, by Patrick Carman

Russia.

39 Clues: Beyond the Grave, by Jude Watson

Yup- 39 Clues, this one Egypt.

39 Clues: The Sword Thief, by Peter Lerangis

More action and adventure- Japan.

39 Clues: One False Note, by Gordon Korman

Amy, Dan and the rest of the Cahills on the Clue adventure- this one mostly in Vienna.

39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, by Rick Riordan

This was fantastic!!!!!!! I am literally aching to read the rest of the series. I don't know why it took me so long, I sent this to my nephews about 2 years ago, but didn't read one myself until yesterday!
The Cahill family, whose members have included just about every important historical figure, is divided into 4 branches, who are racing each other around the world to solve a set of 39 clues left by the family matriarch in her will. Excellent puzzles, history, setting- this one was Paris, and made me want to crawl around the Catacombs and climb Mont Martre on a stormy night- great (if briefly introduced) characters- this was a wonderful start to what I hope is a great series!

Beautiful Disaster, by Kate Brian

After finishing Pretty Little Liars, I wanted more, so tried another Kate Brian, but they are like Brie and Velveeta- the first a delicious, slightly sinful-feeling indulgence, the second leaving you with a headache and a sense of horror that you consumed it.
The plot, if it may be called that, was if possible even more ludicrous and implausible and daffy than almost anything I've read this year, including the startling wrap up to Pretty Little Liars, and without the redeeming qualities of characters, setting, or wit.

Wanted, by Sara Shepard

The last of the Pretty Little Liars series! Oh noes!
Well, I have to say, Sara Shepard managed to write an ending for what was starting to feel like an un-end-able mystery series, and I honestly enjoyed every one of the books. Also, her book covers are amazing!
I wonder if the TV series based on the books will run into the same problem that Gossip Girl did- once you're past the books' end, what then?
I don't want to even risk giving any spoilers on this, so I'll end it here.

Wish there were more to come, but I've seen the cover for her newest series starter, "The Lying Game", which sounds awfully familiar, but with that cover, I know I'll grab it as soon as it's out! (December).

Heartless, by Sara Shepard

OMG! Squee! I love a Pretty Little Liars book, and this was no exception. Rosewood sounds like a *very* dangerous town, y'all. No, seriously, I love the characters in this series and how they developed. I love that Emily's sexuality is never an *issue*. I love that Aria is always way cooler than the other girls, that Hanna knows how much of a follower she is, that Spencer knows that the golden ring she chases is fake, but needs the validation anyway- with characters like these, plot doesn't matter that much, and it keeps the pages turning!!! I can't wait to read the latest (and last?)

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, by MaryRose Wood

Odd and kind of infuriating book. I loved it until the end made it quite clear that there was no resolution, was obviously the start of a series, and that there would be no real ending. Grrrr. Made me want to howl like a wolf-child, in fact.

Are These My Basoomas I See Before Me?, by Louise Rennison

The latest (and last?) in the Georgia Nicholson series. I loved the first ones so much, the middle was a bit iffy, and while I enjoyed this, I'm kind of glad it's over. Still love Angus the cat though.

Violet on The Runway, by Melissa Walker

Fun YA. Gawky Violet is spotted and recruited by a modeling agent, moves to NYC, life changes. Fluffy YA but interesting, seems like it might even be slightly realistic. Fun read, looking forward to the follow-ups.

The Nannies, by Melody Mayer

Well, such a rip-off of Melissa de la Cruz's Au Pair series, but, well at least it was set on the west coast.

You know the drill- 3 girls from diffferent lifestyles, your exiled princess, girl from the barrio with a chance at a new start, and wholesome midwesterner with dreams all become friends wihle working as nannies.

Yup. So, not bad for all that- I would have liked it a LOT more if I hadn't already read it, set in the Hamptons and by a better writer.

Unbelievablle, by Sara Sheperd

I could hardly wait for this one, the last in the Pretty Little Liars series (I think!) and it was awesome. Read it in one go.

I don't know what about these that made them so delish- but they were like Gummie Bears- you know it's no good for you, but you just want to devour them.

Gossip Girl: The Carlyles, by Cecily von Ziegesar

Well, I hate to say it but I didn't LOVE this.

Baby, Avery, and Owen Carlyle have just moved to NYC from Nantucket, into Blair Waldorf's old apartment, and shenanigans ensue.

I don't know- the characters didn't interest me, and there just wasn't the sense of reality that somehow (improbably) made the original series so addictive and just damn good. I'm sure I'll read the sequels, but it just didn't grab me.

Forever in Blue, by Ann Brashares

Oh, lovely! I actually got all choked up at the end. These were so good.